Durango Adult Education Center

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities: 

The DAEC  ESOL teacher duties include but are not limited to:

• Teaching an advanced English class but not limited to specific level
• Planning and preparing lesson plans
• Completing required DAEC paperwork and reports.
• Participating in weekly staff meetings and other meetings.
• Supporting DAEC ESOL team as appropriate and necessary
• Professional development licensing as needed
• Commit to obtaining an adult education teaching authorization (LIA) within 2 years of employment

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 1 year experience teaching ESOL, preferably to adults
• Must have  at least  a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Colorado teaching license with ESL endorsement or TEFL certification preferred.
• Ability to pass criminal history check
• Reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance if you will be transporting others in your vehicle
• U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required 

Time Commitment: DAEC’s part-time ESOL teacher will be required to work Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Other paid hours include an hour of planning time for each class and an hour per week for staff meetings.  This position is for the school year (August – June) with a possibility for summer school (June – July).

Location:  The teaching position will take place at the Durango Adult Education Center

Benefits:  Rate of pay is $20/hr with no benefits

Non-Discrimination Policy:  It is the official policy of the Durango Adult Education Center that no person shall on the grounds of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status or veteran status be excluded from or subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment of the Durango Adult Education Center.